- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120138003880
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Fort Walton Beach · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Florida Ballet Academie ranks #2 of 9 schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120138003880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie held near 137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.4 → 7.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120138003880 · Fort Walton Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 19.1:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie held near 137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.4 → 7.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestview High
Crestview High School
2,376 students
- Niceville Seni
Niceville Senior High School
2,036 students
- Choctawhatchee
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
1,720 students
- Fort Walton Be
Fort Walton Beach High School
1,550 students
- Baker School
Baker School
1,434 students
- This school 134
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
134 students
What this shows Northwest Florida Ballet Academie reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Florida Ballet Academie compares
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 6.0%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Northwest Florida Ballet Academie is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okaloosa reports $10,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Florida Ballet Academie Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Florida Ballet Academie's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
How many students attend Northwest Florida Ballet Academie?
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie has 134 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Walton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Florida Ballet Academie?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Florida Ballet Academie is 19.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Florida Ballet Academie?
34.8% of students at Northwest Florida Ballet Academie are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Florida Ballet Academie?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Florida Ballet Academie is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Florida Ballet Academie?
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwest Florida Ballet Academie rank among schools in Fort Walton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Florida Ballet Academie ranks #2 of 9 schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Walton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students), Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students), and Choctawhatchee Senior High School (1,720 students). See the Okaloosa district page for the complete list.